BBTB2 - Summer Trees

Happy Monday!!!

Hope everyone had a fabulous 4th!!!

Today over at BBTB2 a new challenge has started

Summer Trees!

Don't you love finding awesome shade

under huge trees in the summer!

It's the best!

It makes me happy, happy, happy!

So for my card I decided to use

this awesome tree from Everyday Pop Up Cards.

I have never used this cartridge for the Pop Up feature,

but the images are AMAZING on this cart!

I paper pieced the background from some scraps I had.

The sentiment is from CardzTV "This N That" set.

I topped the card off with some flat back pearls.

I hope you will join us over at BBTB2 this week!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Cut It Up Challenges - Windy!

Happy Friday!!!

So happy it's Friday, aren't you?!?!

Well, we have another challenge starting over at

Cut It Up!

Challenge #66

Windy!

(Must have a Moving Object)

Sponsors:

As Cute As a Button

$20 Coupon Code

Fleurette Bloom

$10 Gift Card

My Project:

For my project today, I decided to use a kite and

add an Action Wobble for the moving component.

My card base is 5x5 white cardstock.

The kite comes from Nate's ABC's, cut at 3"

The pattern paper is from Fancy Pants Designs

6x6 Paper Pad "Park Bench".

I used Enamel Dots from Recollections.

My sentiment stamp comes from CardzTV "This N That" set.

I hope you will join us for this fun challenge over at

Cut It Up!

Thanks for checkin' in!

Die Cuttin' Divas - Guest Designer!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

WOW!!! I am so excited to be a Guest Designer

over at Die Cuttin' Divas!!!

I have been following this blog for so long

it's quite the honor to be guest designing

alongside this Design Team!

So THANK YOU for giving me this opportunity!!!

The theme for the week is

Anything Goes!

Here is my project:

I decided to make a Birthday Card, because

really you can never have too many of those on hand!!!

I LOVE this gift image from the Cricut Sweethearts cartridge

so I decided to use it for my card.

My paper comes from Fancy Pants "Park Bench"

6x6 paper pack I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

I used the Paper Studio's Curl Ribbon Embossing Folder

for my blue mat and George for the circle/shadow.

The enamel dots are from Recollections.

My sentiments are from Craftin' Desert Divas

and CardzTV.

I hope that you will join in over at Die Cuttin' Divas

for this week's challenge!!!

Here is a video of how this card came together:

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

FCCB - Just For Kids!

Hope you all are having a fabulous Labor Day
and your weekend was relaxing and fun!

It's time for another challenge over at FCCB!

Challenge #226 Kids Theme
Create a Project for Kids

Just a quick run down of the rules:

You may add up to 3 unique projects that meet the challenge criteria

You must use at least 1 Cricut cut, after that anything goes, stamps, svg's, etc.

This Weeks Sponsor:

Craftin' Desert Divas

1 Stamp set to the winner

US only

So to qualify for the prize,
be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project
and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used.

Here is my Project:

Oh Nuts! Is exactly how I feel right now,

so this card is just perfect for today!

I decided to use the Robotz cartridge because

it is so fun for kids!

I used paper from My Mind's Eye Boy Crazy 6x6 pad

and inked around the edges with

Charcoal Color Box Chalk Ink.

My sentiment is from CardzTV.

I had some awesome metal buttons in my stash

and thought they made the perfect embellishment for this card.

I adhered them with some glue dots.

The googly eyes were too fun to pass up :)

I also used some American Crafts twine.

I hope that you will join us over at FCCB this week

and create a fun project for kids!

Thanks for checkin' in!

CardzTV - Queen For A Day

SNIFF SNIFF!!!

I am so sad that my time as a CardzTV designer has come to an end!!!

It was such an honor to be working with Mary

and all the other amazing DT members!

The last challenge that we were given was

to create a Feminine Birthday Card using

3 Pattern Papers

So here is what I came up with:

I followed a recent sketch from Mojo Monday

and really loved how feminine this card turned out.

My papers all come from My Mind's Eye

Lost & Found Market Street 6x6 paper pad.

The crown image is from the Home Decor Solutions cartridge.

I cut the base image out at 1 1/2.

I also cut the blackout and shadow and layered them all together.

The crown is popped up on some foam tape

to stand out from the b/g paper.

My scallop circle is from Mini Monograms and I cut it at 4".

The circle was cut from George at 3" and the

scallop border was cut from Elegant Edges at 1"

I cut the banners freehand.

My ribbon is from Michael's as well as the flowers and flat back pearls.

The sentiment "Queen for a day!" is from 

CardzTV's "This N That" stamp set

and the inside sentiment is from "Happy Days"

I just used some scraps left over from the front to create the bottom border.

The scallop is from Elegant Edges, cut at 3/4".

I hope that you will join us for this challenge

and I will sure miss seeing everyone's projects :(

I am going to be linking this up over at

Die Cuttin' Divas - Anything Goes challenge too.

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Cut It Up - Shape Cards FEATURING An Animal :)

Hey All!!!

Happy Friday!!!

I hope you are ready for another challenge today!

Our amazing Sarah has chosen a super fun theme too!

Here is all the info:

Cut It Up Challenges

Challenge #50

Shaped Cards with a Twist -

Must Include an Animal!

Sponsor:

Kadoodle Bug Designs

$10 Gift Certificate

My Project:

Holy Moly, I first have to tell you that I am SUPER lucky

to have had my 5 year old pick out the image for my card today!

I knew the challenge was a shaped card,

but I totally missed the part about it

needing to feature an ANIMAL!

I seriously don't know how I missed that :)

Anyway, I knew I wanted to make a little boy Birthday card.

I also knew that I had some AMAZING paper

I wanted to used from My Mind's Eye called

Boy Crazy - a 6x6 pad.

Naturally, with this paper I wanted to put to use

my Robotz Cricut Cartridge because

they really were made for each other :)

So I had my son come in and pick his favorite image

from the cart and I really wanted him to choose a robot,

but he was set on using this Dog-Bot.

I am SO GLAD that he did,

because I would have totally had to re-do my card - LOL!!!

And a Dog is a Dog even if in Robot form right :)

Here is the inside:

I also used Art Philosophy for the shaped card and

arrow on the front.

I used CardzTV stamps for both my sentiments

"Going In Circles" & "This N That"

I also used some Enamel Dots from Recollections

on the front of the card.

Seriously LOVE these embellishments.

This was a super easy card to put together,

and I have a video to show you how I made it...

I hope that you will join us for this super fun challenge!

And don't be like me a completely miss using an Animal :)

I am also going to enter this in over at

Pause Dream Enjoy - Use 3 Different Pattern Papers,

My Craft Spot - Just For Little Boys

and Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

CardzTV "Oh SNAP!"

WAHOO!!! It's Friday!!!

So happy that the weekend is here!

But before that gets started, we have a super fun

challenge starting over at CardzTV!

We want you to create a Child's Birthday Card

using Buttons, Brads, and/or Bows.

I decided to create a more boyish card for this challenge

because I never seem to have one when I need one :)

So here is my project:

I used Birthday Bash to cut out this cute little gator.

I used some black brads for the eyes and

I inked around the edges with some

ColorBox Aquamarine Chalk Ink.

The sentiment is from CardzTV "This N That" set and I 

cut the mat using some zig zag scissors.

I also inked around the edges of that.

My ribbon is from American Crafts and my paper is from

DCWV The Birthday Wishes 6x6 stack.

 Here is the inside:

I printed out on some green cardstock the

"It's Your Birthday" from my computer,

then stamped the "Have a happy YOU day!" underneath.

That stamp is also from the This N That set.

I cut this mat with the zig zag scissors and 

inked around these edges too.

I added a scrap piece left over from the front

for a bit of an accent on the inside.

I think this turned out super fun for a little boy!

I hope that you will join us over at CardzTV for this

awesome challenge and can't wait to see what you come up with!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

CardzTV - Red, White & Blue Thank You

HAPPY 4TH of JULY!!!

I am so grateful for this Country and our Independence!

I am also so thankful for the servicemen and women

and the families that support them,

that this week's challenge over at CardzTV was the

PERFECT opportunity to make a

Thank You card for my neighbor!!!

Challenge:

Make a Thank You Card

Using Red, White & Blue

My card:

This card was so fun to make!

I used Art Philosophy to cut out the beautiful stars and the tag.

I ran some We R Memory Keepers twine through the top of the tag.

I also used George for the welded "Thanks".

I used CardTV's This 'N' That stamp set for the sentiment

and stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

The glitter ribbon is self adhesive from American Crafts

and the silver rhinestones are from Recollections.

All of my glitter paper is from The Paper Studio.

The sentiment tag is popped up on some foam tape,

all the other cuts were adhered with my Zig Two Way Glue pen.

Here is what is on the AMAZING stamp set I used:

LOVE this set!!!

I hope that you will join us this week for this fabulous challenge!

Have a Wonderful and Safe Holiday!!!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

CardzTV Father's Day Challenge

Happy Friday!!!

We have another challenge starting over at CardzTV

all about Father's Day!

We have some amazing DT inspiration for this week's challenge

to help you create something special for the Dad's in your life :)

I don't know of any Dad that doesn't like to come home from a long day at work

and relax in a soft and comfy chair and read the paper or watch some TV.

 So I decided to create something along those lines...

I used paper from Echo Park,

the Recliner is from the Summer Celebrations cartridge,

and the pearls are from Recollections.

The sketch comes from Mojo Monday.

I used stamps from CardzTV's Going In Circles and This 'N That.

I hope that you will join us and show off your projects

and remember there is always a lucky winner of one of Mary's stamp sets!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

BBTB2 - Alter A Cricut Cut

Happy Monday!!!

The first week in JUNE?!?!

Are you kidding me?!?!

Honestly, though, I am so excited for summer to be here!

With all the kids out of school,

my son will finally have some of his friends to be able to play with

 ALL DAY LONG!!!

This will be GLORIOUS!!!

Well, enough about that :)

Today over at BBTB2, a new challenge is upon us!

And it's a FABULOUS one too!

We want you to ALTER a Cricut cut!

There are so many ways you can alter cuts,

I decided to use my favorite way to alter cuts and add dimension...

Embossing!

Just a few months after I bought my first Cricut,

I HAD to buy the Cuttlebug :)

I LOVE all the different embossing folders that are available

and adding that extra texture to cards and cuts

really does make a difference in card making!

So here's my project:

I used the cutest Ice Cream Cone from Doodlecharms

and embossed the cone with the

Argyle Embossing Folder from Cricut.

My paper is from American Crafts, my twine is We R Memory Keepers,

the embellishments are from Hobby Lobby

and my stamp is from Craftin' Desert Divas

Simply Said stamp set.

This is the inside of the card and

I used one of CardzTV stamps

from the This N That set.

I hope that you will join us for this week's challenge

and be sure to check out all the DT's projects

for different ideas on how to alter your cuts.

Here's the Video:

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

CardzTV - Graduation Challenge

 I AM SO EXCITED!!!

This is my first post as a DT member for Mary over at CardzTV!!!

I have to tell you when I first started getting involved with
card making and the Cricut at the beginning of 2011,
 I found this "little" YouTube channel called CardzTV
and started getting "taught" by Mary.
I seriously watched EVERY single one of her videos!
I have learned so much from her,
practically everything I know about making cards,
I learned from her!
She inspired me - still does - and I thought to myself
(more times than once),
"I want to be just like her when I grow up"
:)

I was also so intimidated and in awe of Mary,
that I would never leave her comments,
just admired her from afar,
so now being on her team
and the fact that she knows my name
is CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY to me!!!

Anyway...

There is a new DT for CardzTV,
and they are all so extremely talented!!!
Mary also has a whole bunch of fun
and exciting challenges coming up,
so I hope you will stay tuned
and participate along with us :)

The challenge that is starting today is all about
Graduation!
We want to see all your cards and projects
that have to do with this momentous occasion!

My Project:

This is the card I made for my Dad!

He is in his 60's and finally got his Bachelor's Degree!

I am so proud of him!

I used Create A Friend for this cute little graduate

and Elegant Edges for the shaped mat.

I used Mary's "This N That" stamp set for the "Way to Go!"

LOVE this set!

The inside:

This sentiment comes from Mary's

new stamp set "Congratulations"

This set contains practically EVERY occasion you

could congratulate someone for - LOVE it!!!

Please swing on by CardzTV to see all of the other DT projects

and join us for this challenge!

You can purchase any of the CardzTV stamps HERE.

I am also going to enter this card into My Craft Spot's Congrats/Grads challenge.

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Here's the video: